Get Justin Bieber's "My World" Today! November 17, 2009

Posted by Shannon Phillips at November 17, 2009 5:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

So, I really love Tuesdays. Why, you ask? Tuesdays are "oatmeal day" here at PETA, I work the night shift at an amazing local animal shelter, and it's ALBUM RELEASE DAY! Today's album release day brings us some really awesome (and animal-friendly) artists like Fall Out Boy (check out Megan's blog to win their new CD here), Paul McCartney, Anberlin, OneRepublic, and a personal favorite of peta2 ... JUSTIN BIEBER!

Not only do we love Justin for all his hard work, passion, and drive to be a succesful artist (he's steadily climbing the charts on iTunes), but also because Justin has taken time out of his busy schedule to speak up for animals. Remember this ad and b-roll video we launched in September? If you didn't see it then, check it out ...

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If that isn't enough to make you want to run out and buy his new CD, My World, maybe you should try listening to his hit singles "One Time" and "Favorite Girl." Justin's songs are insanely catchy, and it doesn't hurt that he's a cutie either! That said, run out to your local store and pick up My World—out today!

Win the New FOB CD! November 17, 2009

Posted by Megan Rondeau at November 17, 2009 1:16 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 24 ) | TrackBack

Today is a bittersweet record release day. On the one hand, one of my all time favorite bands is releasing a new record, but ... it's a "greatest hits" album and their last before they go on what some have speculated to be quite a long break. If you haven't guessed yet, I'm talking about Fall Out Boy. Only a few years ago they were just 4 dudes from the suburbs of Chicago playing crappy pop punk in nearly empty VFW halls. Today it's no stretch of the imagination to say that they're one of the biggest bands in the world. And they've been supportive of peta2 from the get go! With long-time vegan Andy Hurley behind the kit, it's not surprising that he's spoken out about the cruelty of KFC and the benefits of a vegan diet.

So in honor of these princes of pop punk who I still adore despite the glitz and glamour and absurdity of it all, we're giving away 2 copies of their new album, Believers Never Die. For your chance to win, leave a comment with the best Fall Out Boy show you've been to. And if you haven't seen them live, make something up! Two winners will be chosen at random and notified on November 24.

I'll kick things off! Of the ridiculous amount of FOB shows I've been to, I don't know if I have a solid favorite, but I'd have to say that the show with The Reunion Show in Atlanta in 2003 is definitely memorable!

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peta2 at the MTV VMAs! August 11, 2009

Posted by Megan Rondeau at August 11, 2009 9:27 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

It's that time of year again — your tan is fading, those summer reading deadlines are quickly approaching, and the MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner! The VMAs are hands down my favorite awards show, and I'm always excited to hear the nominations! This year I was beyond stoked to find out that one of my favorite bands, and long time peta2 supporters, Cobra Starship, are nominated for "Best Pop Video"! Pretty fucking awesome right?! As if having one of the hottest singles in the country (that just so happens to feature Gossip Girl Leighton Meester!) isn't enough to take home the Moonman, frontman Gabe Saporta is a long time vegetarian and this year's Sexiest Vegetarian runner-up, and the Cobras have shown major love for the animals by being fashionable without fur. How could anyone not vote for them?!

Cobra Starship

Other honorable mentions include P!nk, with a "Best Female Video" nomination; Fall Out Boy, Green Day, and Paramore all battling it out for "Best Rock Video"; Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Death Cab for Cutie for "Breakthrough Video"; and OK Go and the Beastie Boys among stiff competition in a new category, "Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moonman)".

The best part about the VMAs is that voting is unlimited! That means you can cast your vote for Cobra Starship and your other peta2-supporting favs as many times as your fingers can handle!

If I haven't convinced you yet, maybe this quote from Gabe will win you over: "I wanna thank everyone from peta2 who have always been supporting us. For the past 3 years I've come so close to winning Sexiest Vegetarian, but every year I've lost. Ok, I get it, I'm not that sexy. But that doesn't mean we didn't make an awesome video! And that doesn't mean that we can't take Britney out (even though she is naked in a sauna in her video — but this is BEST pop video, not SEXIEST pop video)! Help us win and I'll make a steamy sauna video just for peta2 members. ;)"

You heard it kids! Exercise your right to vote and make sure to pick up Cobra Starship's new album, Hot Mess, in stores and online today!

Fall Out Boy VS The Spider August 10, 2009

Posted by Shannon Phillips at August 10, 2009 3:28 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 8 ) | TrackBack

So imagine that Fall Out Boy are in South Korea and they happen to get trapped in a room with a large spider. What happens next?

a) The entire band freaks out.
b) The band makes plans to transport the spider to Cobra Starship's dressing room.
c) Patrick saves the band from their fears by catching the spider in a cup and relocating the spider to his outdoor home.
d) All of the above.

Well, if you answered "d", you'd be correct! Check it out ...

Fall Out Boy - Asia Update 3 from clandestine on Vimeo.

What Fall Out Boy might not know is that spiders are likely to be more afraid of us than we are of them! Regardless, Patrick really did the right thing by catching the spider in the cup and putting him outside. Like Fall Out Boy, and many people out there, I once had a fear of spiders—but after seeing moves like Charlotte's Web (a favorite of mine!) and learning about the existence of vegetarian spiders, I developed a new found respect for the eight-legged critters. Anytime a little spider makes it into my home, I am sure to catch him safely in a cup and return him to his home outdoors.

Have you ever saved a bug?



P.S. If you've never seen our hilarious video where Andy from Fall Out Boy and Gabe from Cobra Starship interview each other, check it out here.

Andy Hurley on 'Cribs'! March 10, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at March 10, 2009 2:27 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

Did you guys check out MTV Cribs last weekend? If you did, you saw the crib of Fall Out Boy drummer Andy Hurley. His fridge was pimped out with all sorts of vegan goodies. And don't worry—if you missed this week's Cribs episode with Andy you can still catch it here.

Not only do we ♥ Andy 'cause he's vegan, but he never misses a chance to stick up for animals. Check out what he had to say about vegetarianism, fur, and Pete Wentz's dog, Hemingway, in this exclusive peta2 interview.

And while you're doing that, think about what MTV Cribs would find if they filmed the inside of your fridge.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Cobra's Gabe Saporta... October 23, 2007

Posted by Nicole at October 23, 2007 1:30 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 14 ) | TrackBack

So today I have a real treat for you in the way of a guest blog. Now I'm not talking about just any old guest here--it's the one, it's the only...Mr. Gabe Saporta!! (insert applause here) Get excited people because Gabe and the Cobra clan are releasing their second CD, !Viva La Cobra!, today! As if that's not exciting enough, the always lovely Mr. Saporta is also giving away three signed copies to three of you luckies. Okay, okay, enough from me. Take it away, Gabe...

Happy October 23rd everyone! October is my favorite month! Not only because it's my birthday month, and not only because it has my favorite Holiday (Columbus Day, not Halloween as you might have incorrectly assumed...PSYCHE!) but also because both Cobra Starship albums have come out in this month! Last October (10/11/06) I put out my first record, While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets, in a whirlwind after Snakes on a Plane came out. And today, just a year later, we are putting out our second record, iViva La Cobra!.

This past year has been insane. The most amazing thing has been watching Cobras transform from some semi-retarded solo project into a real life band! Making this record as a band really solidified us, and having Patrick Stump (from Fall Out Boy) produce it just brought us to another level. We actually wrote the entire record while we were on tour with Fall Out Boy in the spring. On that tour I also did the peta2 interview with FOB's drummer, Andy Hurley, and in honor of Hurley, peta2, and all the veggies and animal lovers out there, we are giving away three signed copies of the record.

In order to win a copy, just jot down a few sentences as to what inspired you to become a vegetarian! Thanks again to everyone who has been supporting Cobras for the past year and allowed us to make another record! And thanks to peta2 and everyone out there who is trying to make a difference for animals everywhere!

Fangs up!
-Gabe




Okay people--be sure to get your comments to us by November 13 and I'll notify the lucky winners by November 20.


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The Latest Cool Stuff From peta2 August 27, 2007

Posted by Marta at August 27, 2007 5:15 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

Check out all the cool stuff below!

Fall Out Boy and Cobra Starship Gabe from Cobra Starship picks the brain of Fall Out Boy's Andy in a brand-new peta2 video interview. Check it out, and enter to win the actual camera from the shoot and unseen footage!

Play the New Super Chick Sisters Game! Colonel Sanders has kidnapped Princess Pamela Anderson! Fight your way through five action-packed levels of Kentucky-fried madness to rescue her in this free game spoofing Super Mario Bros.

Take Action Against Dogfighting NFL quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a deal to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving illegal dogfighting. Tell the NFL that animal abusers deserve suspension.

Lamb of God: The New Animal Control These guys have some strong words for David Novak (the CEO of KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands)—and a harsh warning for all animal abusers.

DIY Chick! Have any of your DIY projects starred the Nugget? Show off your reconstructed tees, totes, armbands, and anything else you crafty folks have come up with here!

Shawn Harris of The Matches Meet The Matches' Shawn Harris backstage at The Bamboozle, and find out why he became the vegan he is today.

Calling All MySpace Bloggers Here's your chance to earn a bunch of Street Team points and educate your friends—all for writing about the top 8 reasons that peta2 is in your MySpace Top 8!

See What's Up!

Win Brand-New, Signed Aiden Gear!

Charlie Thomas Skateboard Giveaway!

Improper Clothing Contest

FREE stuff over here!

♥ Marta

Our New Van And Some Links August 13, 2007

Posted by Pulin Modi at August 13, 2007 6:44 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

I'm going to keep it simple on this one. Here is a photo of our sweet peta2 tour van. And then we have some links to stuff we wanted to bring to your attention if you don't know about these things yet!

Video interview and contest with Andy from Fall Out Boy and Gabe from Cobra Starship!

Your Mission Is To Save Hot Dogs!

Join peta2 on Facebook

The official peta2 message boards!

I Am Not A Nugget shirts in black and heather grey!

Take care!

-Pulin

Andy Hurley's Chocolate Shake Madness! June 26, 2007

Posted by Lara Sanders at June 26, 2007 2:28 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack

Check out this pic of Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley sharing his favorite recipe for a vegan chocolate shake with Rolling Stone.

To make the shake, Andy says, "About this much vanilla soy milk, up to here with chocolate soy milk, then a scoop of peanut butter, some liquid amino acids to complete the protein."

I don't really know how liquid amino acids taste, but the rest sounds yum! For more yummy vegan recipes, check out What to Eat on peta2. I highly recommend trying 'Chocolate Chip Paradise'.

xoxo-Lara